White House Proposes New Office to Protect Gun Rights

The new office will target federal regulations on pistol braces used by disabled individuals.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:11pm

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An abstract, fragmented painting depicting a disabled hand holding a pistol with a brace attachment, conveying the political debate over regulating such devices.The White House's new gun rights office aims to protect disabled individuals' access to firearms through devices like pistol braces.Washington Today

The White House has announced plans to create a new office focused on protecting the Second Amendment rights of gun owners. A key priority for the office will be ending a federal regulation that affects disabled veterans and others who use pistol braces to help them use firearms.

Why it matters

This move is part of the administration's broader efforts to bolster gun rights and roll back certain firearms regulations. The pistol brace rule has been a point of contention, with advocates arguing it unfairly targets disabled individuals who rely on the devices.

The details

The new office will work to overturn the federal regulation on pistol braces, which are attachments that allow individuals with disabilities to more easily use firearms. The administration views the rule as an infringement on the Second Amendment rights of disabled gun owners.

  • The White House announced the plans for the new office on April 7, 2026.

The players

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The executive office of the President of the United States.

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What’s next

The new office will begin work immediately to review and potentially overturn the pistol brace regulation.

The takeaway

This move is the latest in the administration's efforts to expand gun rights, particularly for disabled individuals who rely on devices like pistol braces to exercise their Second Amendment freedoms.